today was spent mainly on visiting churches, hill climbing and some time through the locals' streets. everything here is pretty expensive and so far there isn't anything fascinating for me to want to buy. i haven't spend anything since the beginning, which is good. haha. heard that some designer brands like LV and gucci might actually be 30-40% cheaper than those in singapore and even the duty free ones. so maybe that's something to consider if one such store passes my way. heehee.

we'll be out of here in hungary tomorrow morning and heading towards krakow, poland. i've been kinda looking forward to being there since years ago, especially because its the birth place of pope john paul II which holds some meaning for us to visit. well, hope it'll be a memorable one. (:

heroes' square (one of e road blocks in amazing race asia season 2)
tomb of the heroes

st stephen's basillicainside the basillica
climbing up to st matthias' church

view from the top

view of budapest, hungary

locals' marketplace

elizabeth bridge

its almost 2am here in hungary and probably close to 9am at home. we just got back from a little exploring of the streets within the area. lol i think i'll stop complaining about singapore's bad night life, course in most countries i've visited, it seems that there isn't really one at all. most shops practically close around 5pm here and the coffee outlets around 10, maybe because its the winter season.

the past 2 days of scrambling around and the mad hours' long plane journey have pretty much worn us out, but nonetheless the spirits are still high! maybe due to the wines and shots we just had. heh heh. they're cheaper than coke or mineral water here by the way.

ok, before tucking in i thought i'd share just some of the pics taken. a little too tired to touch them up or for any further elaboration, so i guess i'll save that for some time soon. enjoy! (:

backyard of our hotel room

schonbrunn palace

in front of the palace

inside the palace's rooms

palace's courtyard

palace's backyard
walking the old streets of vienna
modern streets of bratislava
st. stephen's cathedral
inside's st stephen's cathedral
horse carriages
st peter's church
ceiling of the church
wind mails along the way to hungary, budapest
view of budapest from the top
top of the budapest castle
streets of budapest - pest
budapest parliament house, view from the river cruise
budapest - buda
on board the river cruise along the danube river
hungarian dinner
view of budapest from the top

finally, the crazy week is over. audit, meetings, reports, countless late nights... for a period of time i wondered if they were ever going to end. thankfully, it did. which means that i can leave guilt-free in a couple of hours for my long awaited euro trip. at last, a much craved break from work! haha. we'll be spending the next 13 days in eastern europe, mainly austria, hungary, poland, czech republic and etc. im just hoping the weather won't be too a spoiler and of course to get some nice photos home. :D

as always, drop me an email if you'd like to get anything from there. i won't be activing my autoroam in attempt to save some money. so till then, ciao!

it was without a doubt, love at first sight.
for the moment our eyes met, we knew we were meant for each other.
though many remarked it was a silly decision made,
we were certain we'd pull through and make it just right.

sure enough, we were a perfect match.
each time we were out in the open, all eyes laid upon us.
everywhere we went, you were always the centre of attraction.
you were and always will be, nothing less than a beauty.
needless to say, are you definitely one of a kind.
you are, the only one in this world.

you took me to places i never thought i'd ever go.
you gave life a new perspective, a new adventure.
every moment spent with you, was filled with adrenaline and pride.
there is nothing more a guy could ever ask for, than calling you his own.

tragically, it seems lately that a situation has arised.
one that none of us wish would ever happen,
but for the good of us both, we know following what has been planned, would be the only right option for both of us now.

yes, perhaps it is time we go our separate ways.
though it shatters my heart to see you leave, i am left with no better choice.
i hope that someday soon, you will find someone who will be able to treasure you, love you and treat you way better than i have.
your pictures will i forever keep, and our memories together, will they stay for eternity.
i love you baby, and i will never forget you... my beloved piaggio mp3.
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there, i've let it all out... tense emotions ok. but to the point, am selling my 1st hand silver accident free piaggio mp3 125 cc motorcycle, my prize possession. price negotiable. advertisement will be out on mocca soon. interested and trustworthy parties do message. thanks! (: